Vehicle recall 20V028000 · January 21, 2020
2018 Lion Lionc
During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
- Consequence
- The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V028000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 21, 2020
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Owner notification
- February 4, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lion Lionc (2018): 2018
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